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The Nuclear Engineering Program at University of Missouri was officially established in 1964 and conferred its first Master of Science degree in that same year. Our mission is to discover, disseminate, preserve and apply knowledge in the area of nuclear sciences and engineering. We interpret our mission here broadly to encompass science and engineering related to neutrons, molecules, photons and other particles.
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Aerosol evolution: explorations in DSMC and sectional techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Understanding and improved modeling of aerosol evolution in nuclear reactor accidents is important in estimations of the nuclear source term as it is greatly affected by the formation and presence of aerosols in the reactor ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of radioactive gold nanoparticles for cancer treatment and imaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This research study explores an appropriate method for production of radioactive gold nanoparticles that may be more appropriate for treating cancer. The first protocol includes using a nontoxic and antitumor phytochemical ... -
Developing a non-destructive evaluation technique using resonance ultrasound spectroscopy for fission based target
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Knowledge-based Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Knowledge-based planning (KBP) has become a prominent area of research in radiation oncology in the last five years. The development of KBP aims to address the lack of systematic quality control and plan quality variability ... -
Cross correlation calculations and neutron scattering analysis for portable solid state neutron detection system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In efforts to perform accurate dosimetry, Oakes et al. [Nucl. Intrum. Mehods. (2013)] introduced a new portable neutron dosimeter for spectroscopy applications. The system utilizes high thermal efficiency Li-6 based detectors ... -
Generation of graphite particles by abrasion and their characterization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Characterization of graphite particles (dust) produced by abrasion that would occur in an operating pebble bed reactor is of interest for reasons of safety, operation, and maintenance. To better understand this abrasion ... -
Numerical solutions of Reeks-Hall equation for particulate concentration in recirculating turbulent fluid flow
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Dosimetric Properties and Radiation Hardness of the Storage Phosphor Europium Doped Potassium Chloride for Radiation Therapy Dosimetry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Multidimensional reusable dosimeters are extremely important for characterizing the complex dose distributions associated with modern radiation therapy techniques, such as intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). In ... -
Ultra-fast magnetic resonance imaging for small animal models
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Large-Area Single-Crystal Diamond Films Via Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition
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Preparation of quantum fingerprint-ready metal-gallium arsenide interfaces for molecular characterization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Quantum Fingerprint� (Charge Based Transient Level Spectroscopy Analysis) trace chemical detectors are desirable due to their high sensitivity, high selectivity, rapid acquisition and response rates, and robustness. These ... -
Maximum hypothetical accident analysis for HEU to LEU fuel conversion at the University of Missouri Research Reactor
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Measurement of coagulating silver and carbon aerosols using a tandem differential mobility analyzer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)One of the unresolved technical issues associated with the high temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) is the production of carbonaceous dust (e.g. by abrasion, corrosion, radiation damage, gas-to-particle conversion) and ... -
Development of instrumentation and techniques for preclinical image guided microirradiation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Radiation therapy accounts for more than half of cancer treatments in the US, and in order to provide the most effective treatment to patients, new developments are implemented each year. Before a novel radiation therapy ... -
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT): advanced delivery techniques for static and moving targets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) is a rotational radiation therapy which has been used to treat various cancer sites. The continuous delivery of a specific treatment plan for arc therapy can be achieved with multiple ... -
Quantification of absorbed doses from radioactive gold nanoparticles and chromium 51 seed implants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)In the ever ending search to seek better options of treatments in radiation therapy, few novel approaches are presented in this thesis. The work presented is in 2 folds. Potentially both can be applied in radiation dose ... -
Deposition of aerosols in cylindrical tubes and in human lung airways
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Aerosol transport and deposition is of interest in many industrial and medical applications. This research is focused on two specific topics: deposition of aerosols in cylindrical tubes with emphasis on thermophoresis and ... -
Direct simulation Monte Carlo study of phonon heat conduction in solid nuclear fuels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Heat transfer in solid nonmetallic thin films can be best described by the phonon Boltzmann transport equation (BTE). In this study, the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) technique is used to solve the phonon BTE for ... -
Modification of materials for high oxidation resistance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)As a result of high oil prices and the increase effects of greenhouse gases due to the combustion of fossil fuels is necessary to find other sources of energy. Hydrogen has the potential to replace part of the fossil fuel ... -
Direct simulation Monte Carlo exploration of charge effects on aerosol evolution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Aerosols are potentially generated both during normal operations in a gas cooled Generation IV nuclear reactor and in all nuclear reactors during accident scenarios. These aerosols can become charged due to aerosol generation ...